As a school counselor I provide advice to students as it pertains to their course schedule, extra curricular activities, and other school events. I was the first level of contact for all school problems or issues. Providing students with graduation requirements, community service opportunities and other activities was an integral part of my job in assisting students. I often met with both parents and students to discuss options for college, armed services, or vocational schools, whichever was best for that student. Other job details include:Provide specialized guidance for each student.Assist students with course selections, college application deadlines and requirements, and other graduation details.Research and provide scholarship information, vocational education manuals, and other information to all students.

Name and address of employer

Deerhart High School 1119 Kings Lee Avenue Glasgow G12 8LL

Type of business or sector

Secondary School

Dates

August 1994 - May 2000

Occupation or position held

Educational Counselor - High School

Main activities and responsibilities

As an educational counselor I advised students on which courses to take in order to pursue a specific career. I offered career advice and assisted students in researching different job options and the correct educational path to follow. I met with parents, teachers and students together in order to discuss any difficulties with course work and offered solutions to help the student succeed. I provided psychological support when necessary to students suffering from peer pressure or teasing or pressure or abuse from home. It was my responsibility to recognize any cases of abuse and report it to the proper authorities or encourage students to seek external professional help if necessary.Other duties included:Monitor general student body behavior.Enforce school policies and rules.Develop orientation programs and meetings to introduce upcoming graduates to life after high school.

Name and address of employer

South Hall High School 126 Glasgow, Lanarkshire G64 2EF

Type of business or sector

Secondary Education

Dates

July 1990 - May 1994

Occupation or position held

Vocational Counselor

Main activities and responsibilities

As a vocational counselor I assisted students in understanding their career capabilities and provided assistance in finding a job after they have finished their education. As a vocational counselor I worked closely with employers determining their skill needs and conveyed these to potential students. I worked with students on a one on one basis assessing their skills and work goals and attempt to provide them with career assistance that best suits their goals. Although I mostly worked with the senior students, I did develop a program for junior students and assisted them in finding summer time or part time work with parents permission. Other responsibilities included:Research and meet with potential companies that would hire entry level students, develop job assistance and training programs with those companies.Plan career meetings and events for students.Review student applications or other work related material, offer advice if necessary.

Name and address of employer

Glasgow Training Centre 304 Dunas Street Glasgow, G1 2AH

Type of business or sector

Vocational Training Centre

Education and training

Dates

August 1989 - June 1993

Title of qualification awarded

Master of Science - Counselling

Principal subjects / occupational skills covered

Career counsellingSecondary education counselling

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

University of Glasgow

Level in national or international classification

University

Dates

September 1986 - May 1989

Title of qualification awarded

Bachelor of Science - Humanities

Principal subjects / occupational skills covered

Social Behaviors

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

University of Glasgow

Level in national or international classification

University

Personal skills and competences

Mother tongue(s)

English

Other language(s)

Self-assessment

Understanding

Speaking

Writing

European level

Listening

Reading

Spoken interaction

Spoken production

Spanish

B1

Moderate User

B2

Moderate User

B1

Moderate User

B1

Moderate User

A2

Beginner User

Spanish

C2

Expert User

C2

Expert User

C2

Expert User

C2

Expert User

C2

Expert User

Social skills and competences

I am very perceptive, students do not like to openly admit their problems or troubles, I can emphasize with the students under my care and approach them in a way that encourages communication. I have excellent speaking skills, I often lead meetings for the older students to inform them of the different options available to them after secondary education, I usually do most of the speaking providing information and answering questions. I work well with others, as a vocational counselor I often worked closely with outside employers and employment agencies in order to find jobs that best suited each student.

Organisational skills

As a counselor for a larger school, I must keep very organised records of the students under my care. I am also in charge of organising meetings for parents and students, to discuss options for when they finish school. I also plan the yearly career week and career day events at Deerhart High school for the past 5 years.